An interactive seminar with stimulating presentations from leading-edge professionals, discussion, some experiential explorations, and more...Everyone welcome!

The four main presenters are:

Dr. Leticia Nieto, PsyD: "Descent to the Light: Movement and Enactment Explorations" Consultant, trainer, and Core faculty in the Masters Counseling Psychology program at St. Martin’s University, Dr. Nieto brings her highly respected, original, dynamic, and interactive approach to expressive arts therapy to throw new light on depression.

Rev. Canon David C. James, PhD: "A Christian Perspective on Depression" Rector, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Olympia. Ordained in 1987. Formerly Professor of Psychology and Spirituality at Trinity College. He has authored two books: What are They Saving about Masculine Spirituality and Sacred Vision: A Man’s Legacy.

Don't miss the Capitol Lakefair Parade! Is your community organization going to be present? Lots of people will be and, if you have a cause you want to promote, you'll want to be there too. Parade groups begin to meet at preassigned locations around 4 pm. The parade is scheduled to begin at 5 pm.

Don't miss this year's Super Saturday! It's a great way to connect with the community (if you're an organization who needs to get the word out about your cause) or to meet other activists in the area. From 10 am to 6 pm on the campus of The Evergreen State College.

An interactive, community-wide, interfaith event. This year's presenters include: Imam Mohamad Joban of Masjid al Nour, the Islamic Center of Olympia / Lacey - Sister Lucy Wynkoop, Program Director for the St. Placid Priory Spirituality Center - Richard Miles, head teacher of Koin-an Zen Dojo in Olympia - Rod Davis, Ph.D., teacher of meditation in the Yoga tradition - Misty Miller, Puyallup Tribal member, teacher at Wa He Lut Indian School, and member of Skokomish Longhouse - and Rabbi Seth Goldstein, Temple Beth Hatfiloh. No charge, donations encouraged. Sponsored by Fern Haven Center. Info: (360) 754-1600, rod@fernhavencenter.com, www.fernhavencenter.com

Join Rod Davis, Ph.D., to view and discuss the new DVD "Shining Soul...." recently released by the Swedenborg Foundation. It is beautifully done and very inspiring. $10-$20/person requested, but no one turned away. For more info, call (360) 754-1600, email rod@fernhavencenter.com or visit www.fernhavencenter.com

Join Rod Davis, Ph.D., and Rev. Arthur Vaeni, minister of the Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation, for an interactive dialogue on Ralph Waldo Emerson's famous essay "Self-Reliance." $10-$20/person. no one turned away. Sponsored by Fern Haven Center, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering public programs for cultivating peace, harmony, and creative contribution to life. For info, call (360) 754-1600, visit www.fernhavencenter.com, or email rod@fernhavencenter.com

Once a month conversation of peace issues.
This month: JESUS - Prince of Peace
Speakers include Rev. David James (Episcopal) and Glen Anderson (Lutheran), plus a presentation of 'A COURSE IN MIRACLES'
Contact: Terry Zander tezzer1@msn.com or 786-1693

ORSCP (Olympia Rafah Sister City Project) Outreach & Education Committee meets 3rd Thur. of the month, 7-9 pm, Guild Room, St. John's Episcopal Church, Capital Way & 19th. Newcomers welcome! For info, e-mail Anna-Marie Murano at ammurano@gmail.com.

Olympia Rafah Sister City Project Members' Meeting is the 1st Thurs. of the month, 6-8 pm, The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St. NW. Newcomers welcome! Help us build connections with Rafah in the Gaza Strip. For info, contact Anna-Marie Murano ammurano@gmail.com.